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Marketing
fromInc
17 hours ago

The Biggest Missed Opportunity in Social Media Has Nothing to Do With Marketing

Brands must transition from social listening to social doing to leverage insights for transformative action.
#gen-z
Fashion & style
fromFortune
13 hours ago

The 'Tuscan Mom' aesthetic is taking over TikTok as Gen Z glamorize McMansions and reject millennial gray | Fortune

Gen Z is embracing the Tuscan mom aesthetic, contrasting with millennial minimalism, and romanticizing early 2000s design and fashion trends.
Fashion & style
fromForbes
3 days ago

Latest Gen Z Spend Trend: Trading Down To Glow Up

Gen Z is shifting to frugal shopping, opting for store brands to afford premium spending on wellness and personal style.
Fashion & style
fromFortune
13 hours ago

The 'Tuscan Mom' aesthetic is taking over TikTok as Gen Z glamorize McMansions and reject millennial gray | Fortune

Gen Z is embracing the Tuscan mom aesthetic, contrasting with millennial minimalism, and romanticizing early 2000s design and fashion trends.
Fashion & style
fromForbes
3 days ago

Latest Gen Z Spend Trend: Trading Down To Glow Up

Gen Z is shifting to frugal shopping, opting for store brands to afford premium spending on wellness and personal style.
#social-media
fromForbes
4 days ago
Online marketing

Why Keywords Are Replacing Hashtags As The Social Media North Star

Law
fromEdSurge
4 days ago

Why the Social Media Addiction Case Isn't Over Yet - EdSurge News

Meta and Google were found negligent in designing apps that contribute to youth mental health issues.
Social media marketing
fromTech Times
1 day ago

How Social Media Algorithms Work: Simple Tips to Boost Feed Visibility Fast

Social media algorithms prioritize content based on user engagement, timing, and quality to maximize user activity on the platform.
Film
fromKotaku
10 hours ago

New Faces of Death A Fun Stab At Grisly State Of Social Media

The proliferation of graphic content online, especially among children, highlights the disturbing impact of social media on society.
Relationships
fromHer Campus
2 days ago

SOCIAL MEDIA AND MODERN DATING

Social media complicates crushes by turning romance into a performance and influencing perceptions before actual interactions.
Online marketing
fromForbes
4 days ago

Why Keywords Are Replacing Hashtags As The Social Media North Star

The era of hashtags for social media discoverability is fading, replaced by social SEO driven by intent-based keywords.
Law
fromEdSurge
4 days ago

Why the Social Media Addiction Case Isn't Over Yet - EdSurge News

Meta and Google were found negligent in designing apps that contribute to youth mental health issues.
Social media marketing
fromTech Times
1 day ago

How Social Media Algorithms Work: Simple Tips to Boost Feed Visibility Fast

Social media algorithms prioritize content based on user engagement, timing, and quality to maximize user activity on the platform.
UX design
fromWE AND THE COLOR
16 hours ago

Can AI Search Read Your Design? The New Invisible SEO

AI search engines cannot interpret visual design, making brands with only aesthetic appeal effectively invisible online.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
18 hours ago

There's a generation of people who were praised exclusively for being easy to deal with, and they became adults who genuinely cannot tell the difference between being content and being convenient. The two feelings merged so early that separating them now feels like surgery. - Silicon Canals

A false ground in electrical work symbolizes individuals raised to be easy, appearing fine but lacking true grounding in their own needs.
Music production
fromPitchfork
1 day ago

How Hardtekk Became the Cursed Soundtrack of Looksmaxxing

New hardtekk artists blend music with looksmaxxing culture, using specific lingo and visuals to attract audiences on platforms like TikTok.
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

'I Live to Work': MrBeast Admits His Work-Life Balance Isn't 'Healthy' - Here's How He Built YouTube's Biggest Audience

MrBeast, with 476 million subscribers, admits to an unhealthy work-life balance while striving to make Beast Industries a major entertainment company.
Tech industry
fromFortune
3 days ago

Facebook Gets a Networking Facelift in Time for the Holiday Photo Rush | Fortune

Facebook is replacing its 40-gigabit switches with new 100-gigabit switches to enhance data processing capacity in its data centers.
Marketing tech
fromGeeky Gadgets
1 day ago

Why Your AI Adverts Are Missing the Mark & How to Fix Them

AI-generated ads require detailed prompts for effectiveness, ensuring alignment with brand voice and campaign goals.
Cocktails
fromDelish
2 days ago

Luckin Coffee's New Purple Drink Is Already Taking Over Instagram

Luckin Coffee launched two new colorful spring drinks in NYC: Purple Bloom Frappe and Yuzu Matcha Sparkling Water.
Women in technology
fromNautil
2 days ago

This Is How People Who Use Emojis at Work Are Perceived

Emojis can negatively impact perceptions of competence in workplace communication, especially negative emojis.
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

How One Cartoon Character Reshaped Donut Culture And Marketing - Tasting Table

Homer Simpson's love for donuts has significantly influenced donut culture and marketing since the show's debut.
Privacy professionals
fromBloomberglaw
2 days ago

Instagram Promotes Explicit Content to Teens, Iowa AG Suit Says

Meta Platforms Inc. is being sued for falsely advertising Instagram as safe for teenagers despite harmful content being accessible.
Law
fromAxios
2 days ago

Scoop: Meta removes ads for social media addiction litigation

Lawyers are seeking new plaintiffs for class action lawsuits related to social media addiction, with ads running on major platforms.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Google introduces AI-generated avatars to YouTube Shorts

YouTube introduces AI avatars for creators to enhance digital identity in Shorts, ensuring safety with AI disclosures and watermarks.
Dining
fromFortune
3 days ago

Phones banned at the bar: Why Gen Z is actually cheering the no-screen dining movement | Fortune

The trend of phone-free dining is growing, appealing to younger patrons and promoting intimacy and focus on food.
Health
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
5 days ago

Snapchat users visit the app for health and medical advice

Snapchat users prioritize health and wellness, using social media for health information, which raises concerns about reliability but offers marketing opportunities.
Mobile UX
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Insta360 releases USB-C selfie screen it's calling Snap

Insta360 released the Snap selfie screen, a USB-C display for better vlogging and selfies with rear cameras.
Software development
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

Bluesky users are mastering the fine art of blaming everything on "vibe coding"

AI coding tools are often blamed for tech issues despite their growing acceptance among professional coders.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

I founded Culture Pop in my 50s, but my youngest hires keep it relevant and fresh

Tom First founded Culture Pop, a probiotic soda brand, focusing on health-conscious consumers and achieving significant revenue growth in a competitive market.
fromBustle
1 day ago

TikTok's "Unexpected Red Theory" Lives On In Millie Bobby Brown's Summery 'Fit

Millie Bobby Brown's outfit features a cropped tank with a strawberry print and a light denim micro miniskirt, showcasing the unexpected red theory in fashion.
Fashion & style
fromForbes
1 day ago

Marketers, It's Time To Choose Growth!

Together, the multicultural segment totaled 46 million households in 2024, representing just over 33% of all households in the country—a 12% increase compared to 2017.
Marketing
Media industry
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
2 days ago

Top Influencers' Secret Weapon for Engagement Might Be Replaced by AI

Evan Stanfield's marketing agency Clipping Culture utilizes freelancers to create shortform videos, while AI technology is increasingly used in video editing and production.
#tiktok
Media industry
fromDigiday
4 days ago

TikTok's Khartoon Weiss to exit the platform as its head of global business

Khartoon Weiss is leaving TikTok to pursue a new opportunity, ensuring continuity in the ad business during the transition.
Media industry
fromDigiday
4 days ago

TikTok's Khartoon Weiss to exit the platform as its head of global business

Khartoon Weiss is leaving TikTok to pursue a new opportunity, ensuring continuity in the ad business during the transition.
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Are People Speaking Less in This Age of Online Communication?

"While putting a number to the loss, there is much about those lost conversations that these data cannot answer. Were they lost with friends, or family, or with strangers?"
Psychology
Online Community Development
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help | TechCrunch

The rise of friendship apps addresses increasing loneliness and social isolation, providing platforms for meaningful connections among individuals.
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

Lonelygirl15 Was the Most Famous YouTuber in the World. No One Had Any Idea Who She Really Was.

Lonelygirl15 became a cultural phenomenon, drawing viewers into a narrative that blurred the lines between reality and fiction, ultimately reshaping how audiences interact with online content.
Media industry
Marketing tech
fromForbes
3 days ago

The More Things Change, The More Marketing Stays The Same

The media landscape evolves, but core challenges for marketers remain consistent over time.
#coachella
Marketing
fromForbes
2 days ago

The Billboards On The Way To Coachella Are Some Of The Most Anticipated Marketing Of The Year. Here's Why.

Billboards along Interstate 10 for Coachella symbolize a cultural shift towards physical advertising as consumers seek trust and tangible experiences.
Social media marketing
fromFast Company
1 day ago

How influencers fiercely strategize behind the scenes a Coachella

Content creators leverage social media to secure brand partnerships and access events like Coachella, showcasing the intersection of creativity and business.
Marketing
fromForbes
2 days ago

The Billboards On The Way To Coachella Are Some Of The Most Anticipated Marketing Of The Year. Here's Why.

Billboards along Interstate 10 for Coachella symbolize a cultural shift towards physical advertising as consumers seek trust and tangible experiences.
Social media marketing
fromFast Company
1 day ago

How influencers fiercely strategize behind the scenes a Coachella

Content creators leverage social media to secure brand partnerships and access events like Coachella, showcasing the intersection of creativity and business.
Fashion & style
fromCbsnews
3 days ago

This male model sporting a crisp summer shirt isn't real. Will consumers care?

Generative AI enables small fashion brands to create professional marketing content affordably and efficiently.
Marketing tech
fromTNW | Apps
4 days ago

Picsart launches

Picsart's new monetization program rewards creators based on content performance, challenging traditional follower-based earnings models.
#linkedin
fromInc
12 hours ago
Social media marketing

The New LinkedIn Algorithm Rewards This One Thing. Are You Doing It?

Social media marketing
fromForbes
9 hours ago

The LinkedIn Features That Grow Your Brand (And One That Doesn't)

LinkedIn is crucial for personal branding, and clarity in profiles is essential for making a memorable impression.
Social media marketing
fromInc
12 hours ago

The New LinkedIn Algorithm Rewards This One Thing. Are You Doing It?

The new LinkedIn algorithm rewards authenticity and consistent engagement over algorithmic hacks.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
9 hours ago

The LinkedIn Features That Grow Your Brand (And One That Doesn't)

LinkedIn is crucial for personal branding, and clarity in profiles is essential for making a memorable impression.
fromAdweek
4 days ago

The 2026 Brand Genius Creators: Innovating How to Connect With Audiences

Michelladonna goes around the world to celebrate the cats who live and work in bodegas, corner stores, and repair shops on her show, Shop Cats. The bilingual series launched in 2024 on creator-led production platform Mad Realities, and quickly found an audience drawn to its feline stars and Michelladonna's energy and humor.
Media industry
fromFood Dive
6 days ago

The new flavor pipeline: How social media is rewriting the rules of food and beverage innovation

Brands that are already developing nostalgic, holiday-inspired flavors are the ones best positioned to win when consumer demand shifts.
Marketing
#instagram
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Instagram expands its movie inspired content restriction for teens internationally | TechCrunch

Instagram is implementing stricter content restrictions for teen accounts globally, focusing on reducing exposure to harmful themes.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Instagram expands its movie inspired content restriction for teens internationally | TechCrunch

Instagram is implementing stricter content restrictions for teen accounts globally, focusing on reducing exposure to harmful themes.
Marketing
fromFortune
6 days ago

How Corporate Natalie turned a $500 brand deal into a creator empire-and her own agency | Fortune

Natalie Marshall, known as Corporate Natalie, turned a side project into a successful brand with millions of followers and multiple brand partnerships.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
2 days ago

The Age Of "Interest Media" Is Here-Here's How Your Business Can Tap In

The 'interest media' era allows small businesses to reach potential customers beyond follower numbers through personalized content.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
2 weeks ago

Young people want their news to be more fun, a new report says

Young adults prefer news that is entertaining and fun, contrasting with older adults who favor traditional news sources.
#meta
Social media marketing
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Meta boots law firm ads seeking clients to sue over alleged Facebook, Instagram addiction

Meta is removing ads aimed at recruiting plaintiffs for lawsuits related to mental health effects of its platforms.
Social media marketing
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Meta boots law firm ads seeking clients to sue over alleged Facebook, Instagram addiction

Meta is removing ads aimed at recruiting plaintiffs for lawsuits related to mental health effects of its platforms.
Social media marketing
fromPR Daily
2 days ago

A landmark ruling is reshaping social media. Communicators should pay attention. - PR Daily

A court ruling holds social media platforms accountable for addictive designs impacting user mental health.
Marketing
fromForbes
4 weeks ago

Influencers Are Leaving The Feed And Entering The Real World

Influencer marketing is evolving from one-off social media posts to integrated brand partnerships where creators function as core media infrastructure helping design campaigns across multiple platforms and physical spaces.
Social media marketing
fromEMARKETER
4 days ago

Reddit's purchasing influence is growing whether brands engage or not

Brands risk missing vital real-time conversations on Reddit, where 180 million US users influence product discussions and recommendations.
Social media marketing
fromRetail Dive
5 days ago

Inside Walmart's creator-driven social commerce playbook

Walmart is enhancing its social commerce strategy to engage consumers, particularly Gen Z, who spend significant time on social media.
Digital life
fromSocial Media Today
2 months ago

Pinterest Says That Gen Z Users are Finding Themselves in Pins

Algorithm-driven feeds weaken individual taste by outsourcing critical thinking and creative choices, driving youth to seek agency through personalized, effortful experiences.
fromThe Business of Fashion
1 month ago

The Social Media Trap

Instagram's new 'Shop the Look' feature and recent algorithm shifts highlight the vulnerability of social media reliance, where creators fear brand dilution from automated tags while companies like Oddity faced a massive stock drop due to the instability of rented social spaces.
Fashion & style
Digital life
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

Instagram Reels and the New Era of Desocialized Media

Algorithmic short-video feeds predict engagement from private signals, producing incoherent, alienating streams that reflect narrow, personalized profiles and incentivize constant content optimization.
Media industry
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
1 month ago

Instagram Looks to Tap Into the Mini Drama Trend

Mini-drama short serialized shows drive high engagement and revenue on TikTok, prompting Instagram/Meta to test dedicated short-drama features to capture the trend.
fromHer Campus
1 month ago

Is Social Media Creating Micro-Celebrities?

The rise of TikTok and YouTube has dramatically changed the lives of content creators by turning social media into a legitimate career path rather than just a hobby. These platforms allow ordinary people to build massive audiences without traditional media connections, often through algorithm-driven exposure.
Social media marketing
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Instagram tracked growing usage while targeting teens, lawyers argue | TechCrunch

Instagram's daily usage increased from 40 to 46 minutes per day between 2023 and 2026, with executives tracking time-spent milestones as a key metric in a lawsuit alleging social media platforms caused youth mental health issues.
Social media marketing
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
1 month ago

Instagram introduces thumbnail post editing for grids

Instagram now allows users to edit thumbnail images and customize profile grid presentation, giving marketers and brands greater control over how their content appears and attracts engagement.
Social media marketing
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
1 month ago

Instagram opens up content scheduling to all users

Instagram expanded creator tools to all public accounts, including insights dashboard, content scheduling, and trending audio access, with additional features unlocking at specific follower thresholds.
Social media marketing
fromFstoppers
2 months ago

Why Instagram Doesn't Reward Effort Anymore

Instagram's definition of "good" shifted: authenticity and trust now matter more than polished production; simple, imperfect posts often outperform high-production content.
Social media marketing
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Why the millennials are yearning for 2016 all over Instagram

Millennials are nostalgically reposting 2016-era selfies on Instagram and TikTok, embracing retro filters, analogue aesthetics, and relief from current social pressures.
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Why marketers should capitalize on Pinterest influencers

As the latest social media IPO, Pinterest is making headlines, and I've long been a fan of the platform for many reasons. For one, Pinterest operates in a unique social space. It's the place I go when I'm looking for inspiration, whether it's designing my apartment, or planning an event. On Pinterest I have a buyer's mindset, and with a captive audience looking to purchase, Pinterest has an opportunity to grow as a social commerce platform.
Social media marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Three current social media trends and how to make the most of them with your brand

From Gen Z and their TikTok dances to the millennial squares of IG, when we think of social media we think of the younger generations. However, 'older' audiences are also getting involved. From how to remove stains on walls and 'Things I wish I knew in my 20s' to fashion advice and rediscovering their personal style, older gens are increasingly growing their share of voice on social - seeking advice from (as well as giving advice to) the young ones.
Social media marketing
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